Prefina is a young girl who is part of ECM's Deaf Ministry in Congo.  She lives with her mother and grandfather.  Prefina contracted malaria at the age of 2, which caused her deafness. The family has struggled to help her.  Prefina's father abandoned them and her mother struggles to care for her 2 children and their basic needs.  Through our sponsorship program, Prefina will be able to attend a Christian school specializing in educating the deaf.

Hope Center: Congo Deaf Ministry

Disabilities: Deaf

Household:
Mother: Yes
Father: No
Siblings: 1 

*Stories do not necessarily reflect the assistance of ECM. ECM covers general educational costs, basic needs and medical needs for all children enrolled. *